Ed O'Neill

Biography

Edward Leonard O'Neill (born April 12, 1946) is an American actor, comedian, and former football player. His best-known roles are Al Bundy on Married... with Children (1987–1997) and Jay Pritchett on Modern Family (2009–2020). Over his career, he has earned four Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

Career Overview

Ed O'Neill has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Wreck-It Ralph with 2 titles. Signature works include Modern Family, Married... with Children, Finding Dory. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

71

Birth Date

1946-04-12 00:00:00

Birth Place

Youngstown, Ohio, USA

Known For

• 

  Modern Family
• 

  Married... with Children
• 

  Finding Dory
• 

  W.E.I.R.D. World
• 

  Little Giants
• 

  Dutch

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• Wreck-It Ralph (2 titles)
• Wayne's World (2 titles)
• Finding Nemo (1 titles)
• K-9 Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Ty Burrell (2 collaborations)
• Frank Welker (2 collaborations)
• Sofía Vergara (1 collaborations)
• Julie Bowen (1 collaborations)
• Jesse Tyler Ferguson (1 collaborations)
• Eric Stonestreet (1 collaborations)
• Sarah Hyland (1 collaborations)
• Ariel Winter (1 collaborations)
• Nolan Gould (1 collaborations)
• Rico Rodriguez (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (71 credits)

  • Bad Day

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • In the Game

    Buzz

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • All's Fair

    - Letting Go (2025) ... Doug Standish actor actors

    - Divorce Is Like a Death (2025) ... Doug Standish actor actors

    - This Is Me Trying (2025) ... Doug Standish actor actors

    - I Want Revenge (2025) ... Doug Standish actor actors

    - When We Were Young (2025) ... Doug Standish actor actors
    2025
  • Rondo and Bob

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Last Shift

    Dale

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    - Ed O'Neill, Matthew Rodrigues, Jamie Kern Lima, Shaboozey (2024) ... Self actor actors
    2019
  • Ralph Breaks the Internet

    Mr. Litwak (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Sun Dogs

    Bob Garrity

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Marine Life Interviews

    Hank (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Peyton Manning's Summer School

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Finding Dory

    Hank (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Entourage

    Ed O'Neill

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers

    - Ed O'Neill, Nikki Glaser, Amor Towles (2024) ... Self actor actors
    2014
  • The Good Son: The Life of Ray Boom Boom Mancini

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Milius

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Wreck-It Ralph

    Mr. Litwak (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • FOX 25th Anniversary Special

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Antarctica

    Orson (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Finding Your Roots

    - Buried Secrets (2024) ... actor actors
    2012
  • Delicious Peace Grows in a Ugandan Coffee Bean

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Lost Masterpieces of Pornography

    Chief Justice

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Fish Hooks

    - Spiders Bite (2012) ... Riff (voice) actor actors
    2010
  • Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil

    - Truth or Daredevil (2011) ... Grandpa (voice) actor actors
    2010
  • Modern Family

    Jay Pritchett

    actor

    actors

    - Finale (2) (2020) ... Jay Pritchett actor actors

    - Finale (1) (2020) ... Jay Pritchett actor actors

    - I'm Going to Miss This (2020) ... Jay Pritchett actor actors

    - Baby Steps (2020) ... Jay Pritchett actor actors

    - Spuds (2020) ... Jay Pritchett actor actors
    2009
  • Redbelt

    Hollywood Producer

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Penguins of Madagascar

    - Operation: Antarctica (2012) ... Hunter's Father (voice) actor actors
    2008
  • The Unit

    - Silver Star (2006) ... William Partch actor actors
    2006
  • Spartan

    Burch

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Dragnet: Sticks and Stones

    Lt. Joe Friday

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Married... with Children Reunion

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Episode 52 (2020) ... Self actor actors

    - Christian Slater, Ed O'Neill, Sofia Vergara, Shakira (2009) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2003
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    - Ed O'Neill, Wendy Williams, Ibtihaj Muhammad (2016) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • 8 Simple Rules

    - Old Flame (2005) ... Matt actor actors
    2002
  • Nobody's Baby

    Norman Pinkney

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Lucky Numbers

    Dick Simmons

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The 10th Kingdom

    Relish the Troll King

    actor

    actors

    - Part 5 (2000) ... Relish the Troll King actor actors

    - Part 4 (2000) ... Relish the Troll King actor actors

    - Part 3 (2000) ... Relish the Troll King actor actors

    - Part 2 (2000) ... Relish the Troll King actor actors

    - Part 1 (2000) ... Relish the Troll King actor actors
    2000
  • The Bone Collector

    Detective Paulie Sellitto

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Family Guy

    - Papa Has a Rollin' Son (2015) ... Bud Swanson (voice) actor actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - 2162 Votes (2005) ... Eric Baker actor actors

    - Things Fall Apart (2005) ... Eric Baker actor actors

    - In the Room (2004) ... Eric Baker actor actors

    - A Change Is Gonna Come (2004) ... Eric Baker actor actors
    1999
  • The Spanish Prisoner

    FBI Team Leader

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Prefontaine

    Bill Dellinger

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • W.E.I.R.D. World

    Dr. Monochian

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Little Giants

    Kevin O'Shea

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Blue Chips

    Ed

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Wayne's World 2

    Glen

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Wayne's World

    Glen

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Dutch

    Dutch Dooley

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Whereabouts of Jenny

    Jimmy O'Meara

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • A Very Retail Christmas

    Max Crandall

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Sibling Rivalry

    Wilbur Meany

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

    Lt. Amos

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Earth Day Special

    Al Bundy

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • K-9

    Brannigan

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Disorganized Crime

    George Denver

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Police Story: Gladiator School

    Sgt. Stanley Bivens

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Right to Die

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Married... with Children

    Al Bundy

    actor

    actors

    - Chicago Shoe Exchange (1997) ... Al Bundy actor actors

    - How to Marry a Moron (1997) ... Al Bundy actor actors

    - The Desperate Half-Hour (1997) ... Al Bundy actor actors

    - Damn Bundys (1997) ... Al Bundy actor actors

    - Lez Be Friends (1997) ... Al Bundy actor actors
    1987
  • A Winner Never Quits

    Whitey Wyshner

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Popeye Doyle

    Popeye Doyle

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Braker

    Danny Buckner

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Equalizer

    - The Children's Song (1985) ... Doctor actor actors
    1985
  • Hunter

    - The Garbage Man (1985) ... Dan Colson actor actors
    1984
  • Miami Vice

    - Heart of Darkness (1984) ... Arthur Lawson / Artie Rollins actor actors
    1984
  • When Your Lover Leaves

    Mack Sher

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Farrell: For the People

    Det. Jay Brennan

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Late Night with David Letterman

    - Show #1502 (1991) ... Self actor actors
    1982
  • The Dogs of War

    Terry

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Cruising

    Det. Schreiber

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Saturday Night Live

    - Ed O'Neill/Harry Connick, Jr. (1990) ... Self - Host actor actors
    1975